FCA Distribution History & Yield
First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.402 | $40.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.402 | $40.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.402 | $40.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.402 | $40.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FCA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.608 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FCA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 747 | $20,709 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,732 | $103,545 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,463 | $207,090 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.79%. $10,000 in FCA would currently pay about $579 a year ($48 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FCA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.402 | +211.6% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.129 | -49.8% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.257 | -25.1% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.343 | +1219.2% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.026 | +18.2% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.022 | -95.9% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.541 | +45.8% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.371 | +260.2% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.103 | +21.2% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.085 | -81.1% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.45 | -13.8% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.522 | -12.9% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.599 | +68.3% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.356 | +9.9% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.324 | +161.3% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.124 | -86.4% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.909 | +233.0% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.273 | +618.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.038 | -81.6% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.206 | -54.9% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.457 | -12.5% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.522 | +116.6% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.241 | -31.1% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.35 | -15.5% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.414 | +305.9% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.102 | -73.9% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.391 | +63.6% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.239 | -15.8% |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.284 | +110.4% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.135 | -49.1% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.265 | +253.3% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.075 | -70.5% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.254 | +71.6% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.148 | -9.2% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.163 | -57.3% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.382 | +26.5% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.302 | +9.4% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | — | $0.276 | -2.5% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.283 | +644.7% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.038 | -79.8% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.188 | -57.7% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.444 | +233.8% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.133 | -43.2% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.234 | +254.5% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.066 | -82.8% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.383 | — |
Payout risk check
FCA's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 32/100).
Its share price moved +0.1% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund
First distribution on our records: Jun 21, 2011. 46 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FCA distribution FAQ
When is FCA's next ex-distribution date?
FCA's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.402 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FCA pay distributions?
FCA pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.402 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FCA's distribution yield?
FCA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.84%, based on $0.788 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $27.75. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.608 per share, is 5.79%.
How much does FCA pay per share?
FCA pays about $0.402 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.608 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $160.80 a year.
Has FCA grown or cut its distribution?
FCA has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 4.1% a year (-15.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FCA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.79%, you would need about 747 shares of FCA (roughly $20,709 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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